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INTERVIEW – Comedian Monty Franklin talks comedy in Australia versus America

May 29, 2025, 1:11 PM | Updated: 3:04 pm

Comedian Monty Franklin is bringing his Is That Your Mate world tour to Comedy Works South at Landmark this weekend and stopped by to talk with Big Mic about the shows this weekend, if there are differences between comedy in Australia and America and more!

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From Comedy Works:

Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles.

He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing to over 1 million Americans. Monty also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and John Cleese.

Monty’s online videos pointing out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views. He was on episode #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in Real Rob on Netflix, seasons 1 & 2. Monty has had roles on New Girl on FOX and Becoming Bond on Hulu.

Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film that he co-wrote with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, The Great Emu War, filming in Australia in 2024. The film also stars Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that Monty Franklin will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark:

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